Maple Leaf Gardens, Houston

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Maple Leaf Gardens is a quiet, low-key community in Houston characterized by a blend of suburban residential clusters and light industrial zones. The area offers residents a moderate level of privacy and relatively calm streets, though limited pet-friendly outdoor spaces and functional, modest architecture define the local landscape.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyQuiet but limited walkingFunctional and SimpleLimited Pet SpaceMixed Suburban DensityQuiet and Low-KeyModerate Street NoiseVariable Air QualityMixed Industrial PresenceLimited Insurance AccessPolitically BalancedDiverse Age RangeModerate Flood Risk
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About Maple Leaf Gardens

Maple Leaf Gardens serves as a functional, mixed-use community where residential blocks sit alongside light industrial corridors and logistics warehouses. The neighborhood maintains a subdued atmosphere with a landscape defined by standard tract housing and modest yards. While the area is situated within a 500-year floodplain, it benefits from slightly better flood safety and acoustic comfort levels than the broader Houston average, providing a quieter environment for its diverse population of families, young adults, and seniors.

Prospective residents should consider that the neighborhood features limited sidewalk availability, which impacts overall walkability despite the calm nature of local streets. Access to public green space for pets is restricted, and health insurance coverage rates are lower than the citywide average. Families are served by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is recognized for academic performance but is currently managing significant fiscal and operational adjustments. This area is best suited for those seeking a moderate, politically balanced environment that prioritizes privacy and quiet over high-density social amenities.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residents can expect a moderate level of separation from neighbors due to mixed spacing between properties. According to iHuus data, this area offers more buffer between homes than the Houston average.

Ranked #27 in Houston →
Walkability
Score: 5.7 out of 10

Low sidewalk availability is offset by calm streets that allow for safe strolling, though overall walkability is lower than the Houston average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #516 in Houston →
Visual Appeal
Score: 5.7 out of 10

Standard tract housing with boxy rooflines and modest yards defines the area, offering a visual landscape that is less lush than the Houston average.

Ranked #506 in Houston →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 4 out of 10

Access to public parks and wide green verges is restricted in this area. According to iHuus data, the availability of pet-friendly outdoor space is below the Houston average.

Ranked #547 in Houston →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Residential clusters and wooded plots sit alongside large-scale industrial corridors and warehouses. This landscape is very similar to the broader Houston area in its blend of open land and suburban development.

Ranked #227 in Houston →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 2.6 out of 10

Local life revolves around established housing blocks and essential services, providing a much more subdued atmosphere than the Houston average. The area primarily consists of steady residential pockets and light industrial zones with limited social density.

Ranked #515 in Houston →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 5.7 out of 10

A steady hum of local traffic from nearby busy streets is common here. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in this area is notably higher than the Houston average.

Ranked #112 in Houston →
Air Quality
Score: 4 out of 10

Air quality levels fluctuate between acceptable and unhealthy, presenting occasional concerns for sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, conditions in this area are slightly better than the Houston average.

Ranked #158 in Houston →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 5 out of 10

Light industrial and commercial units are interspersed with residential areas, making the industrial presence lower than the Houston average. Large logistics warehouses and freight traffic are concentrated in the southeast portion of the neighborhood according to iHuus data.

Ranked #468 in Houston →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 1.9 out of 10

Health insurance coverage among residents is significantly lower than the Houston average. According to iHuus data, finding accessible or employer-sponsored coverage may be a challenge for those living in this area.

Ranked #541 in Houston →
Ideological Lean
Score: 4.8 out of 10

Political leanings in this area are split relatively evenly between conservative and liberal perspectives. This distribution represents a more moderate ideological landscape than the broader Houston area, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #187 in Houston →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.3 out of 10

Residents live alongside a balanced mix of young adults, families, and seniors. According to iHuus data, this age distribution is slightly more varied than the broader Houston average.

Ranked #423 in Houston →
Flood Safety
Score: 6.5 out of 10

Residual flood risks exist within this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain, though safety levels are slightly above the Houston average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #440 in Houston →

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DimensionMaple Leaf GardensAcres Home
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Walkabilityavg 7.08
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 6.4 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.14
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 4.6 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.34
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 5.9 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.42
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 5.6 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.33
Score: 4 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.64
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 6.7 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.4
Score: 2.6 out of 10
Score: 3.6 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.46
Score: 1.9 out of 10
Score: 4.5 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 3.58
Score: 4 out of 10
Score: 3.9 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 6.9
Score: 5 out of 10
Score: 7.4 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 6.27
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Score: 6.3 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 6.39
Score: 4.8 out of 10
Score: 9.1 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.6
Score: 4.3 out of 10
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Fire Safety
Score: not available
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Maple Leaf Gardens

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Grades K–1293 schoolsRatings 6–10/10
7/10
Sampson ElElementary
10/10
Birkes ElElementary
10/10
Spillane MiddleMiddle
10/10
Keith ElElementary
10/10
Cypress Woods H SHigh
10/10
Postma ElElementary
10/10
Warner ElElementary
10/10
Willbern ElElementary
10/10
Woodard ElElementary
10/10
Mcgown ElElementary
10/10
Hamilton ElElementary
10/10
Hairgrove ElElementary
10/10
Sprague MiddleMiddle
10/10
Aragon MiddleMiddle
10/10
Gleason ElElementary
10/10
Robison ElElementary
10/10
Cypress Ranch H SHigh
10/10
Black ElElementary
10/10
Smith MiddleMiddle
10/10
Robinson ElElementary
10/10
Swenke ElElementary
10/10
Holbrook ElElementary
10/10
Lowery ElElementary
10/10
Rennell ElElementary
10/10
Salyards MiddleMiddle
10/10
Pope ElElementary
10/10
Anthony MiddleMiddle
10/10
Bridgeland H SHigh
10/10
Wells ElElementary
10/10
Ault ElElementary
10/10
Goodson MiddleMiddle
10/10
Farney ElElementary
10/10
Hamilton MiddleMiddle
10/10
Cook MiddleMiddle
8/10
Walker ElElementary
8/10
Tipps ElElementary
8/10
Langham Creek H SHigh
8/10
Cypress Park H SHigh
8/10
Rowe MiddleMiddle
8/10
Bang ElElementary
8/10
Brosnahan ElElementary
8/10
Labay MiddleMiddle
8/10
Holmsley ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Springs H SHigh
8/10
Kirk ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Ridge H SHigh
8/10
Lee ElElementary
8/10
Danish ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Lakes H SHigh
8/10
Mcfee ElElementary
8/10
Hemmenway ElElementary
8/10
Cy-Fair H SHigh
8/10
Cypress Creek H SHigh
8/10
Lamkin ElElementary
8/10
Matzke ElElementary
8/10
Yeager ElElementary
8/10
Francone ElElementary
8/10
Moore ElElementary
8/10
Frazier ElElementary
8/10
Reed ElElementary
8/10
Fiest ElElementary
8/10
Cypress Falls H SHigh
8/10
Arnold MiddleMiddle
8/10
Adam ElElementary
8/10
Bane ElElementary
8/10
Jersey Village H SHigh
8/10
Lieder ElElementary
8/10
Millsap ElElementary
8/10
Post ElElementary
8/10
Copeland ElElementary
8/10
Emmott ElElementary
6/10
Kahla MiddleMiddle
6/10
Horne ElElementary
6/10
Watkins MiddleMiddle
6/10
Wilson ElElementary
6/10
Emery ElElementary
6/10
Duryea ElElementary
6/10
Hopper MiddleMiddle
6/10
Andre ElElementary
6/10
Hancock ElElementary
6/10
Sheridan ElElementary
6/10
Thornton MiddleMiddle
6/10
Owens ElElementary
6/10
Hoover ElElementary
6/10
Metcalf ElElementary
6/10
Jowell ElElementary
6/10
Truitt MiddleMiddle
6/10
Bleyl MiddleMiddle
6/10
Campbell MiddleMiddle
6/10
Dean MiddleMiddle
6/10
Alternative Learning Ctr - WestHigh
Not rated
Cypress-Fairbanks J J A E PHigh
Not rated
Alternative Learning Ctr-EastHigh
Not rated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the schools like in Maple Leaf Gardens?
Students are served by the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. While the district is known for high academic performance and strong programs, it is currently navigating budget-related operational challenges that have impacted transportation and class sizes.
Is Maple Leaf Gardens a walkable neighborhood?
The neighborhood has limited sidewalk availability, which makes walking less convenient than in other parts of Houston. However, the streets are generally calm, allowing for safe strolling in residential areas.
How is the air quality in this area?
Air quality in the neighborhood is variable and can fluctuate between acceptable and unhealthy levels. According to iHuus data, conditions here are slightly better than the average for Houston, though sensitive groups should remain aware of potential changes.
What is the atmosphere like in Maple Leaf Gardens?
The neighborhood is quiet and low-key, with a focus on established residential pockets rather than high-density social activity. It features a mix of suburban homes and light industrial zones, creating a functional and subdued environment.